Folk Art & Crafts Virtual Museum previous     next Old man (viejito) mask These masks are used in the performance of the dance of the old men. They are carved out of wood and painted. The pink faces and blond hair, made of rope, represent Caucasian (Spanish) types. It is said that the local Indians thought Spaniards aged prematurely.                2 of 15 return to previous level	SViejito Mask    19 cm x 15 cm